British Museum: Roman Soldiers

Discover the gruesome truth about life in the Roman army.

What was a legionary?
How exactly did they train for battle?
And why did they have to 'march like a tortoise'?

Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this fascinating guide to life in the Roman army. Filled with grisly detail, you'll uncover what life was like in the camp, how they planned a siege and even why they catapulted severed heads at their enemies!